Spring Insight Week Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Interesting and informative, it will really help me with future role choices

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everybody was willing and enthusiastic to help us and answer any questions

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Every person whom we were work shadowing even introduced us to colleagues depending on our area interest

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I now know what to focus on in my studies, depending on what skills I discovered that I will need

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good balance between presentations, networking and work shadowing

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly, didn't feel any pressure or competition between us

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They ensured that we will receive guidance from lots of different areas, also depending on our background

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I was impressed by the number of various roles you can have and it will certainly help me decide on a full time role

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I have learned a lot of new things about the company cultures and values

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It only strenghtened my decision to go for a career in banking

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • More proof that the company really invested in us

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Lots of networking opportunities with representatives from various business areas

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Well organized and attented by many business representatives

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Employees talked to us about various activities they have outside of work

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • To anyone interested in a career in banking

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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